1953 Sunbeam Talbot

[Charles Myers]

• There is a very original Talbot for sale at Michael's Automobiles in Lancaster PA, Its a 4 speed on the column and first and reverse are pretty much toast
• What transmission is in this car and what engine...it seems pretty peppy. I have pictures on my phone if anyone is interested.
• Charles Myers 717 475-7185

 

[husky drvr]

Charles,

I'm not sure about the drive train, but the car was based on the Talbot 90 sedan. The Alpine probably uses the same motive power as was used in the Talbot 90. I would find it unreasonable to think a car with a years production of around 1500 units would enjoy a dedicated drive train.

The one source I found on a really quick search listed the engine as 2.3 liters and OHV(?).

77 or 70 Horsepower, depending on the compression ratio.

As to the transmission, I'm reasonably sure that's the nature of the beast, non-synchronized first gear with first and reverse gears all made with straight cut gears that whine loudly when engaged.

Until one of the more knowledgeable members chime in, hope this will suffice for a quick reply,

 

[alpine_64]

The Mark Alpines 53-55 used the Talbot 90 running gear, suspension etc... it's essentially a 2 seat body on the Talbot seperate chassis.. they did use the highest tune version of the 2.3 4cyl ( iirc only difference was compression) on the early Alpine the tach was an option on the mk3 it was standard .